12:38 AM,
Jan. 8, 2013

FSU sophomore Brandon Leibrandt is one of a handful of experienced pitchers returning for the Seminoles.

Written by

Jim Henry
| Democrat assistant sports editor

Florida State's baseball coaching staff has six weeks to settle on the Seminoles' opening-day lineup. But don't expect it to be permanent as FSU develops and defines its strengths and personality over the four-month season.

The best news is that the Seminoles have a strong foundation to build on as four-man drills (coaches can work with four players at a time on the field) started Monday.

The first full-team practice is Jan. 25, and the Seminoles open the season at home against Rhode Island on Friday, Feb. 15. ...